MSF AdventureBike RiderCourse
Build your adventure foundation.
A full-day, MSF-certified AdventureBike course that builds the foundational off-road skills, control, and confidence needed to handle larger motorcycles in real terrain — and progress into trail-focused riding.
Program overview
The ABS course at a glance
ABS is the foundational adventure riding course at ShiftMoto — focused on adventure bike control, balance, body positioning, traction on loose terrain, hills and elevation changes, and low-speed maneuvering. It builds the foundational adventure riding skills needed before progressing into more advanced trail-focused environments like Intro to Trail Riding.
Progression
Qualifies for Intro to Trail Riding
Successful completion of ABS qualifies riders for Intro to Trail Riding, our intermediate trail-focused course at Riverside State Park OHV.
- MSF AdventureBike RiderCourse (ABS)
- 8am–4pm full training day
- $399 per rider
- Adult adventure bike rentals may be available through ShiftMoto partners, including Washington Moto Adventures and Full Throttle Club
- Limited riding gear may be available upon request. Riders are encouraged to bring their own properly fitted gear whenever possible
- Motorcycle endorsement / license required
- MSF-certified instructors
- Riverside State Park OHV · Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex
- Qualifies for Intro to Trail Riding
Who it's for
Licensed riders ready to ride beyond pavement
- /Adventure bike riders transitioning off pavement
- /Riders learning to manage larger motorcycles in dirt and uneven terrain
- /ADV owners preparing for backcountry or overland trips
- /Riders preparing for more advanced trail-focused progression
Skills covered
What you'll walk away with
- /Adventure bike control, balance, and body positioning
- /Throttle modulation and traction on loose terrain
- /Front and rear brake control off-road
- /Hills, descents, and elevation changes
- /Low-speed maneuvering on big bikes
- /Real-world adventure riding application
Class availability
Adventure Bike — Open Dates
9404 N Inland Rd, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
Saturday, July 5, 2026
Riverside State Park OHV · 8am–4pm
Sunday, October 28, 2026
Riverside State Park OHV · 8am–4pm
Don't see a date that works?
Horn Rapids training requests
Request a Horn Rapids date
Horn Rapids Motorsport Complex training dates may be available upon request depending on rider interest, scheduling, and availability. Let us know you're interested and we'll work to get a date on the calendar.
Horn Rapids Motorsport Complex
Richland, WA
Training format
Flat terrain → trails.
01
Setup & Stance
Bike fit, ergonomics, standing position fundamentals.
02
Flat Drills
Slow-speed control, throttle and brake precision.
03
Hills
Ascents, descents, side slopes, and terrain management.
04
Trail Application
Apply new skills across real low-traction terrain and trail environments.
Frequently asked
Gear & rentals.
Prepare for real trail riding.
One day with Tyler. Build the foundational adventure skills and confidence to progress into real trail environments.
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